Glenbrook Growler Feb. 12-16 | Joy, Black History Month, Jump Rope for Heart, Hitmen Game, Pink Shirt Day

Hello Glenbrook Families

Well- we slipped into February with some icy conditions. So nice to see the weather warming up and as we know in Calgary, we will definitely see a lot of ice as the freeze-thaw-freeze cycle happens repeat. Please remember to walk like a penguin and stay safe out there!

Remember to take time for yourselves this weekend.

Next week is a short week with Thursday and Friday as Non-Instructional Days for students while support staff and teaching staff attend their annual conventions.

Inspiration

“Joy is your home. Other emotions are places to visit. After Visiting these places, come back to your home.” Gurdeep Pandher

This week’s quote comes from Gurdeep Pandher. You may have seen him on TikTok or Instagram sharing his message of Joy, light and positivity. In a post earlier this week on Insta, Gurdeep talked about beginning writing his first book and this is the quote to start it off with. Gurdeep is a Yukon based Bhangra artist and educator who brings people together to promote inclusivity, joy, hope and positivity to others. Gurdeep lives in a small cabin in the Yukon. You can find him on Instagram @gurdeeppandher.

Weekly Wonder

How will you find joy? How will you find your way ‘home’?

Black History Month

Black History Month begins in February. Check out some links on the CBE Website: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/black-history-month-2024.aspx  #BHM2024

Report Cards

Reminder that Report Cards were available online beginning January 30, 2024 https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/accessing-report-cards-through-mycbe-2024.aspx

Government Policy

Message from the Board of Trustees on Government Policy Announcement: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/message-from-the-board-of-trustees-on-government- policy-announcement-2024.aspx

Survey

Alberta Education Assurance Survey (AEA) - Information to be shared at School Council next week.
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/alberta-education-assurance-survey-2024.aspx

Jump Rope for Heart

February is Heart Month and Glenbrook School is taking part in Jump Rope for Heart this year. Students are being challenged to jump for 6000 minutes and will earn a jersey day as their reward. Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to have a positive attitude towards exercise, healthy eating, and heart health while raising vital funds to fight heart disease.

Telus Be Brave Event

Successful students were notified today if they would attend the event. The event will be during school hours on Wednesday, February 28 and a fieldtrip form will go home on February 9 to the 20 students. Students will also receive a special T-shirt to wear to the event.

Pink Shirt Day – February 28, 2024

The Pink Shirt Day Story

In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise, the majority of the students arrived wearing pink! With that, the act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born.

In recognition of the Berwick event, Nova Scotia proclaimed the second Thursday of September “Stand Up Against Bullying Day.” In 2008, British Columbia proclaimed February 27 to be the provincial anti-bullying day, and the movement has continued to grow. In 2012, the United Nations declared May 4 as Anti-Bullying Day, and now the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt/anti-bullying day.

Many countries now recognize specific days for raising awareness about the prevention of bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion. In Canada, many students have heard the Pink Shirt Day message from kindergarten through to their high school graduation. The movement continues to grow.

School Council Message

Meeting - Please join us on Monday, February 26 at 7:00 pm for our next School Council and Fundraising Society Meetings. Everyone is welcome and we always love to see new faces! Please consider joining our amazing team and being a part of our amazing school!

Did you know that we have an ongoing fundraiser with Mabel's Labels? These amazing labels are dishwasher and laundry safe, last forever and come in lots of fun designs. Place your order online and it will get shipped straight to your door. School Council will receive a 20% commission! Just click here to go to our Mabel's Label's fundraiser  and search for Glenbrook School Council.

Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on what's going on with School Council! www.facebook.com/glenbrookpc
We are now on Instagram! Follow us @glenbrook_pc.

Happenings

Mon,. Feb. 12, 2024

  • Regular Day Tues., Feb. 13, 2024
  • Regular Day Wed., Feb. 14, 2023
  • Regular Day
  • Valentine’s Day
    • Reminder –do not send food items to school for your child’s class as we have many students with severe allergies.
  • Sharing of Kindness/Friendship message
  • If students bring Valentines, they need to be for the whole class and not just a small group of friends
  • Students do not need to participate
  • No food/snack treats or sharing

Thurs., Feb. 15, 2023

    • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
    • Teachers’ Convention
    • Support Staff Convention Fri., Feb.16, 2023
    • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
    • Teachers’ Convention
    • Support Staff Convention Mon., Feb. 19, 2023
  • Family Day Holiday – No School for Students Wed., Feb. 28, 2024
  • Pink Shirt Day

Scholastic Book Fair

Dear Parents and Families,

I’m excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, which will take place from March 18 – March 22 at Glenbrook Elementary.

The Scholastic Book Fair empowers our students to choose books they love, and with so many options, they’re sure to find themselves in the pages. This year’s Fair is going to be epic, but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers—which in turn makes them bolder, prouder, and stronger individuals. And since every purchase benefits our school, helping is twice as rewarding.

If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please contact me and share which shifts you are available for and how many you can do. Opportunities to assist include:

Tue, March 19

9:30 – 10:30

Thur, March 21

4:30 – 6:30

Tue, March 19

10:45 – 11:45

Thur, March 21

5:00 – 7:00

Tue, March 19

1:00 – 2:00

Thur, March 21

6:15 – 8:15

Thur, March 21

9:15 – 10:45

Thur, March 21

6:15 – 8:15

Thur, March 21

9:30 – 11:30

Fri, March 22

8:15 – 10:15

Thur, March 21

9:45 – 11:45

Fri, March 22

8:30 – 10:30

Thur, March 21

10:45 – 11:45

Fri, March 22

10:15 – 12:15

Thur, March 21

1:00 – 3:00

Fri, March 22

10:30 – 12:30

Thur, March 21

2:00 – 3:30

Fri, March 22

11:30 – 1:30

Thur, March 21

4:15 – 6:15

 

 

For students, this is one of the most anticipated events of the school year—and as a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to experience the Bookjoy firsthand! I look forward to hearing from you.

Gratefully,
Raylene Montgomery Book Fair Chairperson ramontgomery@cbe.ab.ca